Democratic Primaries

LonePirate

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2. We do not need two moderates on the ticket, especially two white moderates.

Reply to Mme. Defarge (Original post)

Wed Mar 11, 2020, 03:27 PM

Mar 2020

If Biden is the nominee, he needs a VP that is a liberal or progressive, not another moderate.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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An argument for Klobuchar as Biden's running mate. [View all] Mme. Defarge Mar 2020 OP

I was leaning towards Amy before she dropprd out. bluescribbler Mar 2020 #1

We do not need two moderates on the ticket, especially two white moderates. LonePirate Mar 2020 #2

That is not what he wants. squirecam Mar 2020 #4

Evidently what he wants and what the party needs are two different things. LonePirate Mar 2020 #6

The party will vote for Joe. squirecam Mar 2020 #7

We won twice with two moderates on the ticket treestar Mar 2020 #10

The more moderates IluvPitties Mar 2020 #50

I like her a lot but not on a ticket with Joe. He needs a woman of color, IMHO. pnwmom Mar 2020 #3

You pick the best person for the job. squirecam Mar 2020 #5

And there's no black females suitable for the job? Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #8

Don't put words into my mouth. squirecam Mar 2020 #9

Harris is an excellent choice who-- on a ticket with Joe-- would excite voters all over the country. pnwmom Mar 2020 #13

I disagree squirecam Mar 2020 #15

I know LOTS of moderate suburban women in the midwest, pnwmom Mar 2020 #29

I agree that we need more ethnic diversity on our presidential/vice-presidential tickets. StevieM Mar 2020 #81

Wrong. People of color are the backbone of our party and need to see themselves pnwmom Mar 2020 #11

Joe will have a diverse administration. squirecam Mar 2020 #12

Not the same. nt pnwmom Mar 2020 #14

Luckily you will vote for him anyway. squirecam Mar 2020 #16

Joe already has their votes. Mme. Defarge Mar 2020 #22

Enthusiasm matters. If he wants numbers of black voters like Obama had, pnwmom Mar 2020 #28

They want trump gone. squirecam Mar 2020 #31

Moderate suburban women HATE Trump. They'll turn out. n/t pnwmom Mar 2020 #38

Not as much as AA voters do. squirecam Mar 2020 #39

Moderate suburban women love Biden. We don't need the female version of Biden pnwmom Mar 2020 #41

It is absurd to suggest that women love Biden more than AA voters. squirecam Mar 2020 #48

Moderate suburban women are the ones I'm referring to -- not all women. Most of the women pnwmom Mar 2020 #60

Why is choosing the best person not enough for you? squirecam Mar 2020 #61

Because I don't think being from Minnesota makes her the best person nt pnwmom Mar 2020 #62

That is one thing. squirecam Mar 2020 #63

It should be a woman of color and there are a number of them who are very qualified pnwmom Mar 2020 #64

I believe Klobuchar is the most qualified. I hate that the pundits are DEMANDING... Kahuna7 Mar 2020 #17

A woman VP of any color is historic. squirecam Mar 2020 #18

Indeed. nt Kahuna7 Mar 2020 #19

I'd go with that. Kingofalldems Mar 2020 #20

Swing voters do not like aggressive women who point fingers while debating Awsi Dooger Mar 2020 #21

All of this. squirecam Mar 2020 #23

Biden is already appealing to moderate women Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #26

Biden already brings the AA vote. squirecam Mar 2020 #32

So did Clinton but not in the numbers needed Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #68

But he hasn't announced a VP choice. If he chooses someone spooky3 Mar 2020 #34

Experience doesn't matter in electoral politics. Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #42

Trump's election was clearly an aberration, and sentient spooky3 Mar 2020 #47

Right squirecam Mar 2020 #51

Exactly nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #53

Hopefully Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #69

That's why I would argue that relevant political experience spooky3 Mar 2020 #75

Experience is irrelevant Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #77

OK, I already explained that, so I'll stop here. nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #78

Buh bye Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #79

Who is Brown? Sugarcoated Mar 2020 #72

Sherrod Brown squirecam Mar 2020 #74

Of course... Sugarcoated Mar 2020 #84

1) Biden already has the AA vote, and Mme. Defarge Mar 2020 #24

While you make some good points Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #33

Look at her chart. squirecam Mar 2020 #36

Yes and there is already a moderate/centerist on the ticket Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #40

Yes squirecam Mar 2020 #43

No she doesn't Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #44

You keep talking about progressive voters. squirecam Mar 2020 #45

AOC is too young Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #66

Virginia is going to go Dem again this year. Check out spooky3 Mar 2020 #49

Great Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #65

You make excellent points Sugarcoated Mar 2020 #73

Great choice unless you want to win the Electoral College Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #25

Biden has given his requirements. squirecam Mar 2020 #30

Minnesota is not a swing state Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #37

They are already energized. squirecam Mar 2020 #46

Or, why should women be ruled out on the basis of skin color? Nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #52

Not ruling any woman out based on skin color. squirecam Mar 2020 #54

No, I know you aren't; the poster to whom you replied spooky3 Mar 2020 #58

Right. Apologies. squirecam Mar 2020 #59

no apologies are needed; I was unclear. nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #76

I'm basing on Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #67

Me too. squirecam Mar 2020 #70

No seat to get Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #71

Meh. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #27

I don't like her! nt USALiberal Mar 2020 #35

You don't have to. squirecam Mar 2020 #55

Of course I will, but Harris a much better pick! nt USALiberal Mar 2020 #56

She is much better for AG. squirecam Mar 2020 #57

so harris can do the work DonCoquixote Mar 2020 #80

Harris is better as AG squirecam Mar 2020 #83

by telling the black women who vote for us DonCoquixote Mar 2020 #85

Neither do I. StevieM Mar 2020 #82

Same thinking that gave us Tim Kaine 👎🏽 denem Mar 2020 #86

Yup It is Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #87